This division of the subject is that which has been most
discussed, and its subject matter is that in which most
progress has been made. It is creditable to libraries that
what they do for the public has extended and developed to a
marvelously greater degree than what the public does for
them. Whether it is equally creditable to the public "is
another story." The first seven papers reproduced bear on
the subject of library service in a somewhat general manner
and are arranged chronologically.